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Who sent the Greek ambassador Megasthenes to the court of Chandragupta Maurya?

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Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023

Seleucus

Tolmi

Dionysus

Sikandar

- Option 1: Seleucus

- Seleucus I Nicator was a successor of Alexander the Great and the founder of the Seleucid Empire.

- ?? Correct Answer: Seleucus sent Megasthenes to the court of Chandragupta Maurya as an ambassador.

- Option 2: Tolmi

- Tolmi is not a historically relevant figure concerning Chandragupta Maurya's court.

- Option 3: Dionysus

- Dionysus is known as the Greek god of wine, not related to Indian or Greek diplomatic missions.

- Option 4: Sikandar

- Sikandar is the Indian name for Alexander the Great. While he initiated campaigns in India, he did not directly send Megasthenes.